Center / Alternative Space & Hostel
- Host organization
Center / Alternative Space & Hostel
- Address
1-1273, Ginza, Kanuma, Tochigi
- Website
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Overview
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AIR Program information
| Objective | Center is an artist-run space with hostel in Kanuma, Tochigi, JAPAN. It aims to be a place for expression activities outside of established genres, centered on experimental film and music, and a unique place in the world where a new culture can be fostered. |
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| Organization activities | '-Operation of a complex facility with accomodation functions -Artist-in-residence program -Independent planning of live performances, screenings, exhibitions, workshops, events, etc. -Information service on local area, arts and culture through SNS and and website |
| Founded in | 2022 |
| Background | Center opened in August 2022. Center has been organizing independent projects mainly consisting of live performances, screenings, and workshops. In 2024, Center began actively accepting artist-in-residence programs in order to discover local attractions and create alternative networks in Japan and abroad, following a 3-week residency by a filmmaker living in the UK. Open call program has started in 2025. |
| Location / Environment | Approximately 1.5 hours from Tokyo by express train. Located along ginza street, a former shopping street in the old downtown area of Kanuma City, between Utsunomiya and Nikko cities in Tochigi Prefecture. |
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| Contact | Center / Alternative Space & Hostel 1-1273, Ginza, Kanuma, Tochigi MAIL: info@center-kanuma.net X:https://x.com/Center_Kanuma Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/center.kanuma/ Contact Person: Madoka kouno, Shinkan Tamaki |
Facility information
Studio informationAvailable
Reinforced concrete construction, 2 floors (approx. 300 sq.m.)
1F : Studio (approx. 20 sq.m.)
DIY tools
8/16 mm projectors and cameras, microphones, speakers, mixers, etc.
No darkroom, but water supply is available.
AccommodationsAvailable
2F : Accommodation (3 rooms in total)
Room for 1-2 persons : 1 room
Room for 2-4 persons: 2 rooms
*Here is a hostel with some common areas. General guests may also use here.
Presentation spaceAvailable
1F : Event space/Shop (approx. 70 sq.m.)
Location
15-minute walk from Shin-kanuma Sta. (Tobu Nikko Line)
18-minute walk from Kanuma Sta. (JR Nikko Line)
15-minute drive from Kanuma IC on Tohoku Expressway
Open calls
Currently there is no program available for application.